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How Stony Brook University got students off academic probation
Leaders from the public college unveiled the results at the American Association of Colleges and Universities' conference in Washington, D.C.
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‘Sobering news’: Sonoma State University makes broad cuts to tackle $24M deficit
The California public university plans to reduce staff, faculty and majors, as well as fold its athletics program.
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Trump signs executive order targeting DEI policies at colleges
The directive escalates the crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion programs on campuses to the federal policy level.
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Albright College moves to borrow from endowment to stay afloat
The Pennsylvania nonprofit has also cut faculty, staff and programs as it tries to stem deficits and enrollment declines.
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First-year student enrollment spiked 5.5% in fall 2024
The final data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center comes a week after the group retracted preliminary findings showing a decline.
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Colleges no longer protected from immigration raids
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security lifted the practice of avoiding immigration enforcement at locations where students gather.
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How Trump’s Day 1 actions could affect higher education
New directives took aim at Biden-era efforts to increase educational access for underrepresented students and strengthen LGBTQ+ protections.
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Johns Hopkins, Caltech settle antitrust lawsuit for combined $35.3M
Friday's settlements, which are pending judicial approval, bring the total amount from 12 colleges to just under $319 million.
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Hampshire College president to depart after yearslong turnaround push
Ed Wingenbach is set to take the helm of the American College of Greece after leading the Massachusetts nonprofit back from the brink.
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University of New Orleans turns to furloughs to plug $10M budget hole
Officials at the public institution blamed falling enrollment, rising costs and a culture of nonpayment among students for ongoing financial woes.
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OpinionBiden administration opened ‘new chapter’ on college financing, Kvaal says
In his final days in office, U.S. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal touts the Biden administration's track record on student loan reform.
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Common App data shows 5% jump in first-year college applicants
Applications grew at a faster pace in the 2024-25 cycle among students traditionally underrepresented in higher education, the company reported.
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Misrepresentations by OPMs could land colleges in trouble, Education Department says
Higher education institutions could lose access to financial aid or face penalties if their external service providers mislead students, new guidance says.
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University of the Arts unloads 2 buildings for $10.3M in auctions
The nonprofit Curtis Institute of Music beat out a local real estate developer and Temple University for one of the shuttered arts college’s iconic buildings.
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DOL allows employers to self-correct 401(k) errors
Beginning March 17, employers may remedy delays in sending participant contributions to retirement plans.
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Education Department discharges $4.5B in loans for former Ashford University students
The agency also is moving to bar the former founder and CEO of Zovio, which owned the online university, from leading any institution taking Title IV funds.
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Webster University touts financial turnaround
A year and a half ago, the private Missouri institution’s sustainability was in doubt. But enrollment increases have led to steep improvements in its finances.
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging McNair program’s race-based criteria
The Trump appointee said the plaintiffs didn’t have standing to sue, though he left room for them to refile their complaint.
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Florida bill would block undocumented students from selective public colleges
The proposal comes the day after Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session focused on implementing tougher immigration policies.
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Pennsylvania AG argues Temple should win bid for UArts building
Attorney General Michelle Henry said Temple University's bid should take priority over a $6.5 million offer from a Philadelphia real estate developer.
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New York governor pursues free community college program for adult students
If passed by the Legislature, New York residents ages 25 to 55 could study for free if they enroll in certain high-demand programs.
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House passes bill to restrict transgender students’ participation in women’s sports
The Senate has introduced companion legislation, though the proposal may have a tough time overcoming the chamber’s filibuster rule.
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National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reveals error in fall first-year student count
A methodology error resulted in an undercount of first-year students and an overcount of dual enrollees, the research center’s executive director said.
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Supreme Court to examine Biden administration’s borrower defense rule
The U.S. Department of Education challenged a court ruling that temporarily blocked regulations for granting debt relief to certain students.
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California university systems warn of dire effects from governor’s proposed cuts
California State University and University of California would see hundreds of millions of dollars in reduced funds in the governor's latest budget proposal.
